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The company’s first quarter revenues fell from a year ago, but exceeded market expectations.US automaker Ford Motor said on May 5 that it estimated tariff-related policy development would reach $1.5 billion in revenues by 2025, but it does not expect industry-wide prices in the US this year.For the quarter ended March 31, Ford reported adjusted earnings of $1 billion (14 cents per share), down 64.5% from operating profit of $2.8 billion (49 cents per share) a year ago. First quarter revenue fell 4.9% to $40.7 billion, down 42.8 billion a year ago.Wall Street was hoping that the US automaker would…
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump is keeping his eye on Hollywood for his next tariff, threatening to collect all films produced outside the US at a rapid rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stolen the US’s filmmaking capabilities,” saying he had allowed the Commerce Department and US trade representatives to immediately begin the process of implementing this new import tax on all foreign-made films. However, no further details or dates are provided. The White House then confirmed that no final decision had been made as of Monday. Trump later…
The Florida State Capitol has established the House Selection Committee on Property Tax. The plan is to give voters plenty of time to hear both sides throughout the summer, allowing ideas to take shape before the next legislative meeting.Some of them may include taking steps to a 2026 state vote that could eliminate local property taxes in the state.Other floating items require cities and counties to vote on whether to eliminate Homestead property taxes and whether to introduce new or Homestead exemptions.During these meetings, GOP lawmakers will find supporters and opponents on the issue of property tax.Supporters: Homeowners who have…
According to RSF, Hong Kong journalists were safe before 2014, but have been arrested and exposed to police violence in recent years.The annual index of press freedom has been placed for the first time in line with mainland China, placing Hong Kong in the worst “very serious” category. Hong Kong won 39.86 out of 100. This is the reporter not crossing the border (RSF) 2025 World Press Freedom Index, the lowest score for previous British colonies on record. The index, published on May 2, shows Hong Kong’s score is 140th out of 180 countries and regions, ranked fifth since last…
Recently, the Pinellas County Commission passed a resolution shifting focus from previous energy-related goals. The resolution states that the county will “prioritize a financially sound, scalable, measurable energy strategy.” That’s a goal that we can all fall behind. However, it is important to recognize that energy efficiency and clean energy solutions already meet these standards. In fact, they often provide the best returns to taxpayers. Brian Beckman (Provided by Brian Beckman)There are already great examples across Pinellas County showing what is possible when investing in smart, clean energy and energy saving solutions. Not only are these efforts financially sound, they…
It may not be the first sign of Halloween 2025, but it certainly is an early sign. SeaWorld Orlando has announced limited time sales with tickets for the Howl-O-Scream event, which begins on September 5th. This deal – Howl-o-scream admission for $39.99 when purchasing two or more tickets will close on May 11th. There are no block-out dates. The SeaWorld website lists the regular Howl-o-scream price at $122.99. They also sell unlimited admission tickets for $116.99 (down from $192.99, according to the site). Bush Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld’s sister park, offers a similar Howl-o-scream Special. We are celebrating our fifth…
The key focus of the executive order is to cut the deficit to shorten the timeline for building new plants.WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday aimed at boosting domestic production of prescription drugs and reducing US dependence on the supply chain.The order directs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to streamline the approval process for domestic manufacturing facilities by eliminating unnecessary regulations and accelerating reviews. The key focus is to cut the deficit within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permitting process.Trump called the order “very important” and said he would make a “big announcement next…
More than 3,800 employees regained their first offer in February and received their second offer in April. WASHINGTON – More than 15,000 USDA employees have accepted federal acquisition offers and have resigned or early retirement in exchange for months of paid leave and benefits.More than 3,800 workers received their first offer in February. When it reappeared in April, more than 11,300 people received the offer.A USDA spokesman said despite workforce cuts, Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins would not allow them to compromise “sectoral work in the department.”Rollins’ intention is to make the department “more effective and efficient,” the spokesman said in…
The coalition calls the White House lawsuit a partisan attack on Trump’s energy agenda a lawsuit, while seeking a court order to lift the winds allowing it to halt.A coalition of 18 democratically-led states filed a lawsuit Monday, challenging President Donald Trump’s halt approval of a nationwide wind energy project, calling it an illegal, politically motivated lockdown that threatens job growth, energy security and “climate progress.”The lawsuit filed May 5th in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts and led by New York Attorney General Lettia James targeted an order issued on the first day Trump issued, halting all new offshore leases…
Six US governors are trying to maintain cross-border trade with Canada amid tensions related to US tariffs.Six Northeast governors have invited the premier ministers of six Canadian provinces to meet in Boston to address the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs and explore ways to “maintain strong trade relations.”The invitation was extended with the addition of Massachusetts, Maine Governor, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Vermont on May 5th.In a joint letter, the governor said, “We aim to maintain an open line of communication and cooperation, overcome these uninvited tariff challenges, and identify pathways that help the economy endure.”The…